Cardinals not psyched to pay Kolb

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill is facing some harsh realities this spring, one more than any other: It's time to stop pretending $11 million is a price anyone would want to pay for Kevin Kolb.

Since being picked up by Arizona in 2010 after departing the Eagles, Kolb has played in less than half the possible games (15/32) and suffered from a plethora of injuries to his body and pride.

Fortunately for Kolb, he's in a situation where, despite being mediocre at best, he's clearly the best at being mediocre.

His competition in 2012 was John Skelton (who appeared in seven games, throwing for two touchdowns and nine interceptions), Ryan Lindley (who also appeared in seven games, threw almost as many picks, and two fewer touchdowns), and Brian Hoyer (no).

Tragically for the Cardinals and their new coach Bruce Arians, Kolb may be the best of the bunch.  But that doesn't mean Bidwill wants to pay him.

"Kevin's contract is probably something we're going to need to address," Bidwill told Arizona Sports 620. "It's a big number and given the productivity and the questions about durability and everything, that's something that I think the reality is we need to sit down and discuss."

Arians has not made any public statement about Kolb, except to admit that he does have the "arm strength" to play in the league. Whether this is a genuine compliment or a patronizing pat on the back remains to be seen.